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McGraw

04-05-2005 16:43

Best remote access software?

I've been using XP's remote assistance to get some things done on my Dad's PC for him.

It's pretty limited and slow though.

Out of the alternatives, which one's does anyone recommend?

Is it just better to use Remote desktop connection which I don't really like?

Cheers.
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Forgot to put that my Dad has XP Home which probably doesn't have RDC thinking about it.

Gooch

04-05-2005 16:44

Re: Best remote access software?

Do a search on Google for tightvnc. This is free and works pretty well.

McGraw

04-05-2005 16:56

Re: Best remote access software?

Will give it a go.

Cheers.

Chris W

04-05-2005 17:08

Re: Best remote access software?

I have used Tight VNC with no problems, Real VNC also comes highly recommended from some people

martinell

04-05-2005 17:16

Re: Best remote access software?

used tightvnc at first but the cpu load was too high. Try ultravnc with the video driver they supply(w2k & XP). very quick and dead easy to setup

Raistlin

04-05-2005 18:33

Re: Best remote access software?

What internet connection speeds do you both have?

I've been using Remote Assistance between myself and my Brother-in-law without any speed problems.

McGraw

04-05-2005 18:40

Re: Best remote access software?

Both have 2mbps. Me through NTL, him through BT Voyager modem which is soon to be swapped over for all in one Belkin Wireless gear.

That may show some improvement?

gary_580

04-05-2005 20:14

Re: Best remote access software?

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeybreath

I have used Tight VNC with no problems, Real VNC also comes highly recommended from some people

We use Real VNC for giving partners access to our systems where we want to maintain control of the box its running on.

JohnHorb

04-05-2005 20:17

Re: Best remote access software?

Radmin is quite good, but not (quite) free:-

http://www.famatech.com/

altis

04-05-2005 20:20

Re: Best remote access software?

:tu: for Radmin from me too.

Matthew

04-05-2005 20:50

Re: Best remote access software?

I use UltraVNC.

budwieser

04-05-2005 21:04

Re: Best remote access software?

Radmin or Pc anywhere!

Gareth

04-05-2005 21:26

Re: Best remote access software?

Heh, I remember when we used to have to use PC Anywhere over a 56k modem in my first job to help out with certain users that were beyond normal help... that was a challenge - click..... wait..... click..... wait..... click..... wait..... click..... wait..... click..... wait..... click..... wait..... click..... wait..... click..... wait.....

Matthew

04-05-2005 23:57

Re: Best remote access software?

I have used Pc Anywhere but it costs (luckly I did not have to pay for it that time). At least with Ultra VNC its free.

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